Genomics and Functional Genetics of Marine Shrimp Adaptation and Breeding

Dear Colleagues,

Marine shrimp is pivotal to global aquaculture and food security. However, the shrimp industry now confronts escalating challenges: recurrent disease outbreaks and rapidly shifting environmental conditions threaten production stability, driving a critical need for genetic improvement to enhance sustainability and productivity. This Special Issue, ‘Genomics and Functional Genetics of Marine Shrimp Adaptation and Breeding’, seeks to compile cutting-edge research that deciphers the genetic basis of complex traits vital to aquaculture. We invite studies employing genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and functional genetic tools (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, RNAi) to elucidate the mechanisms underlying environmental adaptation, disease resistance, growth, reproduction, and stress resilience. This Special Issue aims to bridge foundational discoveries with applied outcomes, fostering advances in genomic selection, marker-assisted breeding, and the development of genetically enhanced shrimp lines. We welcome original research and reviews that contribute to accelerating genetic gains and promoting sustainable shrimp aquaculture.

Dr. Jiajia Wang
Guest Editor

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